Teleprompter Operator Investigated for $100K Betting on Trump Speeches

A White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, is under investigation for allegedly using inside information to place bets, netting nearly $100,000 on U.S. President Donald Trump's speeches. The trading occurred on Kalshi, a platform for betting on real-world events, where unusual betting activity was flagged. Kalshi froze over $90,000 in Perez's account before any profits were withdrawn and reported the incident to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This situation highlights the potential for significant market impacts from political speeches and decisions that can affect currencies and stock prices, drawing attention from regulators.